1971 Fiat Lombardi Grand Prix 850

Sold in Sweden and guaranteed to be unique Fiat Lombardi 850 Grand Prix from 1971 in a rarely seen original version! There are 3-4 examples of the vehicle in Sweden, so it is definitely a very rare vehicle. In Europe, most cars are refurbished at one point or another and aftermarket parts are often used as there is a shortage of original parts unique to this particular model.

The car is extremely well documented with, among other things, a well-completed driving record and that previous owners are written down with their names. The car arrived in Sweden on 29/6 1971 and ended up at Motor John in Motala. The following summer, the car was sold to Mr. Rundgren in Bjärred, who owned it until September 1972, when it ended up at Helsingborgs Bilhall. When submitted, the car had traveled 680 km. Two weeks later, the car is bought by a Mr. Duzak, who has it for a short time before it ends up at Waldemar Bilar.

Later that year, the car is bought by Mr. Lundberg, who owns the car from 1973-05-21 until 1975-11-07 when his son buys the car. At the time of the change of ownership, the car had run approx. 1050 km. 1981-12-21 the car is parked until 1997-08-07. During this period, an engine change takes place. The previous owner does not know why this is done. The original engine remains and is of course included with purchase. Between the years 1998 to 2018, the car was also parked to save on expenses, as the then owner had several other cars to look after. During the parking period, the car loses its old license plate with registration number MB63779. In 2018, the car was put back in traffic and attended, among other things, the Lergökar rally, was at the Vallåkra and Sofiero meet. In the year 2018/2019, the current owner made a article about the car in Fiatelisten and was then offered to buy it, which he did in the spring of 2019. The renovation began soon after.

The car has today rolled a guaranteed 45,827 kilometers and the current owner has owned the car since 2019. With a total idle time of approx. 36 years old, the low mileage is not surprising.

The engine comes from a Fiat 850 Special, i.e. an 843cc stove mounted on the back of the car. Despite the car's 47 hp, the top speed is stated to be approx. 160km/h! With such a streamlined body and a weight of approx. 650kg, it is not surprising, however.

Spartanly equipped like most small sports cars from the 70s. What it lacks in terms of equipment, you get back in the form of enormous driving pleasure and more eyes than a supermodel at Paris Fashion Week.

Incredibly, despite its entire life in Sweden, this car has survived poor restoration attempts. In autumn 2019, rust repair and repainting of the entire body was carried out and the car has always been allowed to retain its original details. The parts replaced have only been replaced with NOS parts, no aftermarket parts or bad copies. Since the number of cars manufactured is so small, it is extremely difficult today to find a car with original parts throughout. All parts that have been replaced over the years have been saved and come with the car.

The bodywork is in very good condition and the paint in good condition. Chrome and details look fine and have no remarks. Glass and lamp parts as well. There is a minor crack noted in the paint near the right rear light. This has been photographed and can be seen in the picture.

Interior is in extremely good condition. Sports chairs with unique embroidered logo by Francis Lombardi, Vercelli. Center mounted Jaeger instruments in very good condition. On the passenger seat is an incredibly cute Autovox radio, but not functional. Cover plate to hide the hole where the radio sits today is included. Inner roof is renovated and with foam backing against the plate, however not assembled but of course included.

Mechanically, the car is in good condition and everything works as it should. For those who want to fit the original engine, this is of course included. The car has received a new radiator and heating package. The car's original rims from Ruspa, 5.5" wide, are fitted with new tires and have driven just under 1000 km and are included with the purchase. Spare wheel in the trunk measures 4.5".

The condition shows a clearly well maintained car that has been looked after very well over the years. A large amount of documentation and history is included.

An absolute unique on the Swedish market. At the moment, there are very few Lombardi Grand Prix for sale in the world and chances don't come often, especially not a completely original car. For those of you who are looking for something you will be absolutely alone with, here is your chance!